US EditionStarbucks workers union launches strike in at least 40 cities on chain’s key holiday sales day
- Starbucks workers in at least 40 cities began a strike on the company's Red Cup Day, with over 1,000 employees walking out of 65 stores to protest stalled contract negotiations and demand fair wages and better working conditions.
- Union spokesperson Dachi Spoltore stated, "We're turning the Red Cup Season into the Red Cup Rebellion," emphasizing workers' need for fair contracts after nearly a year of negotiations without significant proposals.
- Starbucks claimed that the union only represents about 4% of its employees, and the company expressed disappointment that the union chose to strike instead of continuing negotiations.
- The union has pledged that the strike could extend through the holiday season if their demands for a fair contract are not met.
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Over 1,000 US Starbucks workers walk out, shutting stores nationwide
The Starbucks walkout highlights deep frustration among unionized baristas, who say contract talks have stalled and workplace conditions haven’t improved. Starbucks says most stores remained open and sales stayed strong.
Over 1,000 Starbucks Workers Go on Strike on Company’s “Red Cup Day”
More than 1,000 Starbucks workers across over 40 U.S. cities launched a strike on Thursday, putting the company on blast for stonewalling unionized workers at the bargaining table for six months now despite having the widest CEO-to-worker pay gap in the country. The strike spans from coast to coast, encompassing 65 stores, according to Starbucks Workers United. There is no set end date to the… Source
Contract negotiations broke down in the spring and the two sides still disagree on key issues.
Starbucks union launches Red Cup Day strike at dozens of stores — including 10 in California
The union representing Starbucks baristas launched an open-ended strike at stores in more than 40 cities on Thursday, coinciding with Red Cup Day. The action so far involves about 10 California stores.
Unionized Starbucks baristas on nationwide strike
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